Solve the problem.
-A basketball player with a free throw shooting percentage of 80% gets fouled and goes to the line to shoot two free throws. What are the odds in favor of her making her first shot?
A)1 to 4
B)4 to 5
C)4 to 1
D)5 to 4

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of making the first shot is 80%, which is 0.8. The probability of missing is 20%, which is 0.2. The odds in favor are calculated as the ratio of the probability of making the shot to the probability of missing it: 0.8/0.2 = 4/1.

Solve the Problem. -A Basketball Player with a Free Throw Shooting Percentage of Shooting